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As single even if you have a functional house;  one thing that is a must for you is a microwave and if it is with convection mode, even better! Check out these quick and tasty macaroons

Cardamom seeds (powdered) – 1/2 tsp

Almond Powder – 200gms

Castor Sugar – 200 gms

Egg whites – 2 nos

Rose Water

1. Beat Egg whites until stiff
2. Add rest of the ingredients slowly and keep beating till you get to a sticky mixture ball
3. Dab your hands with few drops of rose water and make small balls
4. Flatten them slightly with your palm and place it on a baking tray
5. Gently press in an almond in each of the macaroon
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degree C for 10-15 minutes
7. Cool it before storing or serving

Until next time…. happy cooking!

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Something that really excites all, kids or adult is a warm freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. The buttery crumbly texture as you bite into thick chunks of chocolate, the feeling is absolutely divine! Check it out!

Butter – 120 gms

Sugar Powder – 135 gms

Egg – 1 no. (beaten)

All purpuse flour (Maida) – 180 gms

Baking soda – 1/2 tsp

Chocolate chips – 150 gms (dark / white depending on your choice)

Vanilla essence – 1 tsp

• Beat butter until smooth. Now add sugar powder gradually and keep beating.
• Add the beaten egg with vanilla essence.
• Sieve the flour and baking soda once
• Add sieved flour to the butter mixture gradually and mix
• Add chocolate chips
• The dough that you get should be of slightly thick consistency.
• Form balls and flatten slightly
• Put them on a greased tray leaving gaps between each dough mix
• Bake in a pre heated oven at 180 degree C for 15 minutes
• Cool and serve

Till next time…happy baking!